Sanchit Patil

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About Sanchit Patil

I'm a mechanical engineer (UCSD M.S.'26) who turns concepts into manufacturable products through design, simulation, and hands-on builds. My work spans mechanism design, FEA/Multiphysics (ANSYS, COMSOL), DFM/GD & T, and prototyping (CNC, additive manufacturing, fixtures).Currently:• R&D Intern at Spekt - Optimizing lattice structures for protective wearables (30% performance improvement, 37% faster manufacturing)• Graduate Researcher at UCSD ARMOR Lab - Leading mechanical design for ONR-funded Navy search & rescue sensor system (auxetic metamaterials, 20% sensitivity gains, UCLA collaboration)Past highlights:• Vice-Captain at DJS Antariksh Mars Rover Team - Led mechanical subsystems (chassis, suspension, robotic arm) to 2nd place at European Rover Challenge 2023 (1st in Asia, 60 international teams)• Designed custom gear mechanisms (worm/cycloidal/bevel drives) for competition-validated robotic arm with 300 cm obstacle clearance• CSWP certified, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, ASME Y14.5 GD & TCore skills: SolidWorks/nTopology/Fusion 360 • FEA (ANSYS/COMSOL) • DFM/DFMA • GD & T (ASME Y14.5) • Additive Manufacturing (FDM/SLA/SLS) • Tolerance Analysis • Mechanism Design • Test & Validation • BOM/ECN ManagementGraduating March 2026 | Work Authorization: F-1 OPT eligible (STEM extension - 36 months)| Location: San Diego, CA | Open to relocation nationwideSeeking full-time roles in product development, R&D, or mechanical design where I can own mechanisms from CAD through production.Open to roles in: Medical devices, wearables, robotics, consumer products, aerospace, defense | Company stage: Startups through established OEMsRecruiters: Happy to share design portfolios, CAD files, test data, and project videos. Let's connect!